Major Lisa Jaster is the first female Army Reservist and third female to graduate from Ranger School.
Major Gen. Walter L. Miller Jr. assumed command of the II Marine Expeditionary Force from Maj. Gen. William D. Beydler during a change of command ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune Thursday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. Revisit II MEF stories when Miller previously led II MEF Forward in Regional Command Southwest, Afghanistan.
U.S. Army Capt. Florent Groberg was awarded the Medal of Honor Nov. 12, 2015, for actions during a combat engagement in Kunar province, Afghanistan, Aug. 8, 2012. Capt. Groberg was the commander of a personal security detail for the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, when he and another Soldier, Sgt. Andrew Mahoney, identified and tackled a suicide bomber, saving the lives of the...
The Veterans in Blue Project aims to illustrate the accomplishments of Air Force veterans and their service in the U.S. Air Force. This program directly supports Air Force command information by communicating with Airmen, their families and the American public. This project is chiefly designed to tell unique stories, accomplishments and historical achievements, as well as to share legacy...
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske kicks off the 2015 East Coast Trade Symposium delivering opening remarks to symposium attendees in Baltimore, Md., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015. This year’s theme, “Transforming Global Trade,” will highlight topics such as the global supply chain and reimagining the border. Panel discussions featuring CBP leadership and industry...
BRIDEX is a biennial platform for leading manufacturers, suppliers and professionals to highlight the latest innovations and technological developments in the defence industry. The equipment displays and air demonstrations will include military members, aircraft, and other equipment from Brunei, the United States, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.
We recognize December 13th as the birthday of the National Guard. On this date in 1636, the first militia regiments in North America were organized in Massachusetts. Based upon an order of the Massachusetts Bay Colony's General Court, the colony's militia was organized into three permanent regiments to better defend the colony. Today, the descendants of these first regiments - the 181st...
In a demonstration of unwavering support for Turkish sovereignty and the collective security of the region, EUCOM has directed the U.S. Air Force to deploy six F-15C Eagle aircraft to Turkey from RAF Lakenheath, England. These aircraft will conduct combat air patrols in the Turkish air space. The U.S. and Turkey, as NATO allies, share a commitment to peace and stability in the region.
